Cauliflower Absolute F1

This outstanding variety yields dense. 6 to 7 inch. dome-shaped heads with tender. creamy-white curds and superb mild. nutty-sweet flavor. These top quality hybrid plants grow quickly. producing strong outer wrapper leaves that protect both the quality and color of the developing cauliflowers for harvestable heads extra early in the season. The heads are delicious whether cut up raw in salads. quickly steamed. or tossed with olive oil and roasted to nutty perfection.

BEST TO START INDOORS
Start seeds 4 to 5 weeks before last expected frost. Sow 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover 1/4 inch deep. Keep moist but not soggy. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant out. When seedlings have 2 to 3 sets of true leaves. acclimate to outdoor conditions and transplant 12 to 18 inches apart into rich. well-drained soil in full sun. In mild winter climates. sow again in mid-summer for a fall crop.

TO START OUTDOORS
About 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 12 to 18 inches apart and 1/4 inch deep in well-drained. fertile soil in full sun. Tend carefully and thin to 1 strong seedling per group when several inches tall. Proper thinning is critical for successful heads.

GROWING NOTES
Fertilize growing cauliflower every three weeks and keep well weeded and watered to provide the rapid growth cauliflower requires to form good heads. Amazing Taste's outer wrapper leaves help shield its heads from sun discoloration. Harvest the pure white heads promptly when fully filled out. Nontoxic BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) products work well to control caterpillar pests.

HARVEST AND USE
Enjoy Amazing in salads. with dips. or break into florets and lightly steam or toss with olive oil and roast till tender. Note: Cauliflower will cook more quickly when fresh from the garden.

Soil temperature: 70 - 75 degrees fahrenheit
Seeding depth: 0.25 - 0.5 inches
Germination days: 4 - 10 days
Weeks indoor: 5 - 6 weeks
Maturation days: 70 days